
05-15-2003, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
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on my previous Unique, I had Alan fax me the specs. The problem is they use a very wide range that most good alignment guys will laugh at. I modelded mine after a 79 Mustang, and it worked OK at first. I went back again and the alignment tech came up with something a bit tighter. It depends if you are using the older MG front end, or the upgraded tube control arm suspenson though. The rear alignment is limited to your trailing arm adjustment fore/aft on each side, if you have the tri-bar reas stabilizer setup from Unique. If not, get Alan to make it for you, its worth it's weight in gold. Much more stable under load in turns.
On the alignment, the one thing that made the most difference to me is Alan's recommendation to be sure to use 1/8" toe-in setting. It's a light car, with a light front end having the engine set way back, so the extra toe-in helps to prevent wandering. Maybe Alan has some updated specs you can use. Otherwise, as the previous poster stated, find a good Street Rod alignment tech...
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Duane
Western States Cobra Group 1998-2016.
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